Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited

Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited                                               
("Murray & Roberts" or "the Company")                                           
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration number 1948/029826/06                                              
Share Code: MUR                                                                 
ISIN Code: ZAE000008983                                                         
Appointment of Director                                                         
Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr R.C. (Roy)        
Andersen as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect    
from 8 April 2003.                                                              
This appointment has been made in terms of a succession plan for non-executive  
directors.                                                                      
Bedfordview                                                                     
11 April 2003                                                                   
Sponsor                                                                         
Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Limited